Chapter 11 Flashcards
Four Perspectives on Motivation
Instinct theory
Drive-reduction theory
Arousal theory
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
Motivation
The need or desire that energizes and directs behavior
The role of Instinct
Genetically predisposed behaviors and unlearned and fixed patterns
Drive-reduction theory
Actions are determined by the bodies urge to satisfy a need
Incentive
Involves a positive or negative stimulus that motivates behavior
Arousal Theory
You do things to increase or decrease arousal levels
High arousal
doing the behavior will lower this
Low Arousal
motivates activities that can increase arousal. When we want to start doing something that will increase general arousal
Who created the hierarchy of needs
Maslow
The two highest psychological needs
Self-actualization and self-transcendence
Two middle needs
Esteem needs and Belongingness and Love
What part of the brain is responsible for hunger
Hypothelamus
Is taste adaptive?
Yes
Four Influences on Eating
Friends and good
Serving size
Selections: variety
Nudging Nutrition: Offering vegetables first
Two-Influences of Obesity
Genetics and Environment
